Two things inspired this sketch. First, I saw a blog post by Pete Scully titled “Draw Your Swords”
Then I realized, from posts on Facebook, that the SCA Kingdoms of Caid and An Tir are holding their Crown Tourneys. Crown Tourney is a big deal and we almost always attended. **
These are my husband’s swords. In the distant past, he fought in Principality Coronet Tourney and Kingdom Crown Tourney. Also visible is the edge of one of his shields with his Arms (Coat of Arms, you might say; we say “Arms”). The swords are made of rattan covered in duct tape. They are made to be less likely to injure but still have the weight and handling of a real, steel, medieval sword. SCA Newcomer portal on armored combat for more info. Since we haven’t been participating in this group, his equipment is stored in the rafters of the garage.
**I could write pages explaining the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) and our involvement. My husband and I were very involved when when lived in Germany (then the Principality of and now the Kingdom of Drachenwald) and SoCal (Caid). Our closest friends are still people we met in the group. Since moving to Washington (An Tir), we have hardly participated at all. Thus, his swords and shields are stored in the rafters of the garage.
If you really want to know more, visit the SCA’s Newcomers portal.
Good to see you sketching again, even if it’s just in the garage!
Tina
I found my way here from Stephanie Bower’s. I don’t sketch, though I imagine beginning…..
I’m so glad your husband is better! Nurses rule, don’t they?
My brother and sister-in-law are very active in the SCA in Calontir. 🙂
Thanks for your comment, Vicki. I grew up in Michigan. I used to know some people in Calontir.